I thought briefly about a southbound trek, but I have my northbound permit. I'm ready for a desert hike now rather than waiting for another three months to take my chances in the snow, even if this winter's poor snowpack may make for an easier journey. Add to that the prospect of meeting all the northbounders while going south--one would feel crowded meeting 60-80 hikers going the other way on any given day. Instead, northbounders may be going as a mass movement with some leapfrogging along the way, but will see mostly familiar faces, which contribute more to the building of community on the trail, even for solo hikers.
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